Coronation of King Felipe VI

Updated 1556 GMT (2356 HKT) June 19, 2014

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Coronation of King Felipe VI – Spain's newly crowned King Felipe VI, third from left, poses with family members on the balcony of the royal palace after a swearing-in ceremony Thursday, June 19, in Madrid. To the far left is his father, Juan Carlos, who abdicated after a 39-year reign. To Felipe's right is his eldest daughter, Leonor. She is 8 years old and now first in line to the throne. To Felipe's left is his wife, Queen Letizia; his daughter Sofia; and his mother, Queen Sofia.

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Coronation of King Felipe VI – The new King walks toward the balcony of the royal palace to wave to the crowd.

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Coronation of King Felipe VI – The crowd celebrates in front of the royal palace.

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Coronation of King Felipe VI – Well-wishers are reflected on a window as they gather at the royal palace.

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Coronation of King Felipe VI – Felipe and his father attend a ceremony in the palace.

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Coronation of King Felipe VI – Newspapers in Valencia, Spain, cover the abdication as well as Spain's elimination from the World Cup.

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Coronation of King Felipe VI – The Spanish crown is displayed at the Congress of Deputies in Madrid.